Incorrect Implementation of Authentication Algorithm Affecting org.postgresql:postgresql package, versions [42.7.4,42.7.7)
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- published12 Jun 2025
- disclosed11 Jun 2025
- creditGeorge MacKerron
Introduced: 11 Jun 2025
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How to fix?
Upgrade org.postgresql:postgresql to version 42.7.7 or higher.
Overview
org.postgresql:postgresql is a Java JDBC 4.2 (JRE 8+) driver for PostgreSQL database.
Affected versions of this package are vulnerable to Incorrect Implementation of Authentication Algorithm allowing fallback to insecure authentication despite channelBinding being set to required. (The default value is prefer.) A man-in-the-middle attacker can intercept and manipulate connections by exploiting this vulnerability.
Workaround
This can be mitigated by configuring sslMode=verify-full to prevent MITM attacks.